improved quality of sleep with a 30 minute reflexology session each evening for 5 days

quicker recovery from Cesarean section—lessened pain, shorter time to first urination and first defecation

A better initiation of lactation for the new mother resulted when reflexology was given within 30 hours after delivery for 10 to 15 minutes a day. Initiation resulted at 44 hours in contrast to 67 hours for those who did not receive reflexology.

Significantly lower depression and anxiety resulted when reflexology was provided 6 hours after delivery and then daily. Quicker postpartum recovery resulted for the new mother as well as.